2017-18 Primer: Vancouver Canucks
2017/09/2017-18-primer-vancouver-canucks.htmlKey Newcomers: F Thomas Vanek (free agency, Florida), F Sam Gagner (free agency, Columbus), D Michael Del Zotto (free agency,…
Vancouver Canucks Sign Thomas Vanek
2017/09/vancouver-canucks-linked-to-thomas-vanek.htmlSam Gagner, Michael Del Zotto and Alexander Burmistrov could each fetch a solid return on the market either this year or next should they show any improvement, and Vanek could be much of the same.
Poll: Where Will Thomas Vanek Wind Up?
2017/08/poll-where-will-thomas-vanek-wind-up.htmlA team that seems unsure of its direction, the Canucks have added several veteran pieces this off-season, like Sam Gagner and Michael Del Zotto, and seem determined to make a playoff push with the soon-to-be 37-year-old Sedins set to hit free agency next summer.
Canucks Notes: Horvat, Pettersson, Kerfoot
2017/08/canucks-notes-horvat-pettersson-kerfoot.htmlThough many believe that Vancouver's free agent additions of Sam Gagner, Alexander Burmistrov and Michael Del Zotto all could be flipped at some point as the team rebuilds, Linden spoke about how each of them fits a hole that Vancouver had last season.
Afternoon Notes: Flyers, Panarin, Butcher
2017/08/afternoon-notes-flyers-panarin-butcher.htmlThey got a little younger, trading away 25-goal scorer Brayden Schenn for struggling Jori Lehtera, a 2017 first-round pick and a conditional first-round pick in 2018, they let defenseman Michael Del Zotto walk and they swapped goaltenders, replacing veteran Steve Mason with Brian Elliott. … Even though the Philadelphia Flyers picked second overall in the 2017 draft, they weren't that bad of a team.
Oft-Injured Teams Likely To Rebound In 2017-18
2017/08/oft-injured-teams-likely-to-rebound-in-2017-18.htmlThe Sedin twins are another year older, and GM Jim Benning hasn't acquired any game-breakers in the off-season (Michael Del Zotto doesn't count).
The Summer Of Cody Franson: Part II
2017/07/the-summer-of-cody-franson-part-ii.htmlThe deal came in at an annual average value of $3.325MM, less than the aging Kevin Bieksa and streaky Michael Del Zotto got and most comparable to Zbynek Michalek, whom Franson had played far superior than in 2014-15.
Kevin Klein Retires From NHL
2017/07/kevin-klein-retires.htmlKlein began his career with the Nashville Predators and played for nearly a decade there before being traded to the Rangers for Michael Del Zotto. … While Del Zotto spent just half a season with the Predators before heading to Philadelphia, Klein would remain in New York and turn into one of their most important defensive pieces.
Free Agent Frenzy 2017 – Day 1 Team Breakdown
2017/07/agent-frenzy-breakdown.htmlMichael Del Zotto: 2 years $6MM (link)…
Canucks Sign Sam Gagner, Michael Del Zotto, Anders Nilsson
2017/07/canucks-michael-nilsson.htmlGM Jim Benning and the Vancouver Canucks are off to a hot start to free agency, signing a major name from all three positions: forward Sam Gagner, defenseman Michael Del Zotto, and goalie Anders Nilsson. … Del Zotto, a capable puck-mover who struggled to carve out a role with the Philadelphia Flyers, will get a new opportunity in Vancouver on a two-year, $6MM contract, according to TSN's Frank Servalli.
Free Agency Rumor Round-Up
2017/07/agency-rumor-round.htmlVancouver Canucks expected to sign D Michael Del Zotto…
2017 NHL Free Agency Tracker
2017/07/2017-agency-tracker.htmlVancouver signs Michael Del Zotto (2 years/$6MM)…
Morning Notes: Del Zotto, Johansen, Doan
2017/06/morning-notes-johansen.htmlOne of those is Michael Del Zotto, who has shown flashes of brilliance in an otherwise underwhelming career so far. … Rick Dhaliwal of News 1130 in Vancouver is reporting that the Canucks are the leading candidate on Del Zotto, after some productive talks during the free agent window.
PHR’s 2017 Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
2017/06/phrs-unrestricted-agents.htmlMichael Del Zotto — New Jersey Devils — 2 years, $5.4MM One of the more frustrating careers to watch unfold, Del Zotto has some of the biggest offensive upside in the free agent class but again couldn't get through a whole season healthy. … Mike Condon — Philadelphia Flyers — 2 years, $5MM Though extension talks had happened with Ottawa, it doesn't look like he'll stay there and instead could go fight for a starting job somewhere else.
NHL Announces Expansion Protection Rosters
2017/06/announces-expansion-protection.htmlMichael Del Zotto (D)…
Las Vegas Has Several Free Agent Options As Well
2017/06/vegas-several-options.htmlThe Hockey News' Jared Clinton has several suggestions of players the Golden Knights should consider to bolster their team for their initial season, including Arizona's Radim Vrbata, Calgary's Michael Stone, Washington's Karl Alzner, Philadelphia's Michael Del Zotto as well as San Jose's Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. … Del Zotto is more than capable of providing offense for the Golden Knights.
What Market Will Markov Attract?
2017/06/market-markov-attract.htmlA team might want to take a risk on a struggling but younger Michael Del Zotto or Dimitry Kulikov, but ultimately, Markov is the proven commodity.
Offseason Keys: Philadelphia Flyers
2017/05/offseason-philadelphia-flyers.htmlMark Streit was dealt away at the deadline while other pending UFAs in Michael Del Zotto and Nick Schultz aren’t expected to return. … Here is a closer look at what lies ahead for the Philadelphia Flyers.
High Likelihood Of Free Agent Class Shrinking Further
2017/05/likelihood-shrinking-further.htmlCould we be looking at a free agent class highlighted by the likes of Sam Gagner, Martin Hanzal, and Michael…
Flyers Notes: Del Zotto, Schultz, Hextall, Mason
2017/04/flyers-schultz-hextall.htmlAccordingly, their pending unrestricted free agents, Michael Del Zotto, aren’t likely to return next season. … Del Zotto confirmed to Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer that there haven’t been any talks about a potential contract extension.
Trade Deadline Summary: Winners & Losers Of The Metropolitan Division
2017/03/deadline-metropolitan-division.htmlImpending free agent defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Nick Schultz were not moved, and the team likely could have gotten more from the Lightning if they had simply traded Streit to the Penguins themselves. … Filppula may work out really well in Philadelphia in fact.
Metro Division Snapshots: Rangers, Flyers, Helgeson
2017/02/division-snapshots-helgeson.htmlThe team will undoubtedly listen to fair offers for any of their five pending UFA's, a group that includes Michael Del Zotto, Mark Streit, Nick Schultz, Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth. … With the Philadelphia Flyers falling further away from a playoff spot (the team is currently five points behind the Islanders for the Eastern Conference's second wild card slot with two teams to pass) GM Ron Hextall has made it clear his team will not be a buyer at the trade deadline, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Sam Carchidi.
Deadline Primer: Philadelphia Flyers
2017/02/deadline-primer-philadelphia.htmlIf they want to move on from both Mark Streit and Michael Del Zotto, there will be takers for both. … Five Players To Watch: D Michael Del Zotto, D Mark Streit, D Radko Gudas, C Nick Cousins, F Chris VandeVelde
Snapshots: Vegas, Howard, Flyers
2017/02/snapshots-howard-flyers.htmlAfter benching Andrew MacDonald in a Sunday night win over the Vancouver Canucks, the team is looking to get Michael Del Zotto more ice-time and are still considering their options for the trade deadline. … Chris Johnston of Sportsnet tells us that Hall of Fame winger and current Kings' President of Business Operations Luc Robitaille has taken over as chairman of the board for Eisbaren Berlin, a German hockey team that plays in the DEL.
Deadline Trade Market: Defensemen
2017/02/deadline-market-defensemen.htmlMichael Del Zotto/Mark Streit - Philadelphia - Both players have been top four options in the past but Streit is better served as a power play specialist and a third pairing player at this point while Del Zotto’s inconsistency has resulted in a drop in usage this season. … If teams are looking to add someone that they could envision themselves re-signing in the summer, the younger Del Zotto (he’s 26) will likely be the preferred option.